Lit & Luz: A Bridge of Words: A Reading with Irma Pineda & Wendy Call

The Lit & Luz Festival of Language, Literature, and ArtBegan in 2012 (unofficially) with the release of the fully translated—Spanish/English—MAKEMagazineissue 13, "Intercambio/Exchange." In 2014 the Lit & Luz Festival was launched from those pages and ever since has produced yearly events in Mexico City and Chicago, with writers and artists from Chicago, Mexico, and beyond.MAKE Literary Production’s sixth annual Lit & Luz Festival of Language, Literature, and Art, themed "Movement" is an ambitious exchange between Mexico City and Chicago. The week-long festival takes place at over a dozen arts venues and universities throughout Chicago, October 12th-19th. It concludes at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago with our signature event, the “Live Magazine Show." The following February, a similar series of events are held in Mexico City.We are honored to welcome inspiring authors, artists, and arts professionals from Mexico to Chicago. Art and language are key to understanding culture and community, and the cultural exchange between the United States and Mexico. With events such as Lit & Luz, we hope to strengthen the relationship between the two countries, and in particular, to increase the distribution of literature and art from Mexico for Chicago audiences and beyond.

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Join us for a lunchtime talk at The University of Chicago’s Center for the Study of Race, Politics &amp; Culture.

Center for the Study of Race, Politics & Culture

Join us for a lunchtime talk at The University of Chicago’s Center for the Study of Race, Politics &amp; Culture. Critically-acclaimed Oaxaca-based poet Irma Pineda will share readings from her trilingual Isthmus Zapotec/Spanish/English collection, Nostalgia Doesn’t Flow Away Like River Water (Deep Vellum, 2024), translated to English by Wendy Call. Following the reading, Pineda and Call will discuss the process of translation and bilingual writing, advocacy of the preservation of indigenous languages and cultures in Mexico, and the place of poetry in activist work. Hosted and moderated by Associate Professor of English and Comparative Literature, Rachel Galvin. A light lunch will be provided.Presented in Partnership with The University of Chicago’s Translation Studies, the Center for the Study of Race, Politics &amp; Culture, and the Department of Race, Diaspora, and Indigeneity, UIC’s Center for Latinx Literature of the Americas, and the Consulate General of Mexico in ChicagoAcompáñanos a una charla de mediodía en el Center for the Study of Race, Politics &amp; Culture de la University of Chicago. Irma Pineda, poeta aclamada por la crítica y radicada en Oaxaca, compartirá lecturas de su colección trilingüe, en zapoteco de istmo, español e inglés, Nostalgia Doesn’t Flow Away Like River Water (Deep Vellum, 2024), traducida al inglés por Wendy Call. Después de la lectura, Pineda y Call discutirán el proceso de la traducción y la escritura bilingüe, la defensa de la preservación de las lenguas y culturas indígenas en México, y el lugar de la poesía en el trabajo activista. Presentada y moderada por Rachel Galvin, Profesora Asociada de Inglés y Literatura Comparada. Se proporcionará un almuerzo ligero.Presentado en asociación con el Translation Studies, el Department of Race, Diaspora, and Indigeneity, y el Center for the Study of Race, Politics &amp; Culture de la University of Chicago, el Center for Latinx Literature of the Americas de la UIC, y el Consulado General de México en Chicago____________________________________________________________________ The 11th annual <a href="https://www.litluz.org/about" title="https://www.litluz.org/about" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lit &amp; Luz</a> Festival of Language, Literature, and ArtAs featured in<a href="https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/trade-shows-events/article/93610-lit-luz-is-a-bilingual-celebration-of-books.html" title="https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/trade-shows-events/article/93610-lit-luz-is-a-bilingual-celebration-of-books.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Publishers Weekly</a>, <a href="https://chireviewofbooks.com/2023/10/10/lit-luz-festival-celebrates-its-10-year-anniversary/" title="https://chireviewofbooks.com/2023/10/10/lit-luz-festival-celebrates-its-10-year-anniversary/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chicago Review of Books</a>,<a href="https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/10/12/lit-luz-celebrates-10-years-of-connecting-mexico-and-us-based-creatives/" title="https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/10/12/lit-luz-celebrates-10-years-of-connecting-mexico-and-us-based-creatives/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Block Club Chicago</a>, and more—takes place October 26 to November 2. This one-of-a-kind cross-cultural, bilingual festival brings together writers and visual artists from Mexico and Chicago for a week-long series of public programming at venues throughout Chicago.Inspired by the media landscape of both presidential elections taking place in the countries this year, the theme of the festival is “Saturation/Saturación.” Participants will consider concepts such as intensity, combination, absorption, maximums and limitations as they respond to the urgent political, social, and environmental issues confronting both countries. <h3>For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.litluz.org/" title="https://www.litluz.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.litluz.org</a>. </h3><h3>Lit &amp; Luz Chicago 2024 Programs:</h3> Saturday, October 26Lit &amp; Luz 2024 Kick-Off featuring Counterfeit Madison<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1042053428857?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1042053428857?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1042053428857?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>Free (<a href="https://www.litluz.org/give" title="https://www.litluz.org/give" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">donations welcome</a>) / Entrada libre (<a href="https://www.litluz.org/give" title="https://www.litluz.org/give" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">agradecemos sus donaciones</a>) Sunday, October 27Lit &amp; Luz 2024 Keynote Address with Alejandra OlivaEB: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lit-luz-chicago-2024-keynote-address-tickets-1031229203307" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lit-luz-chicago-2024-keynote-address-tickets-1031229203307">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lit-luz-chicago-2024-keynote-address-tickets-1031229203307</a>Free (<a href="https://www.litluz.org/give" title="https://www.litluz.org/give" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">donations welcome</a>) / Entrada libre (<a href="https://www.litluz.org/give" title="https://www.litluz.org/give" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">agradecemos sus donaciones</a>) Monday, October 28Staging the Invisible: An Artist Talk with Fabiola Torres-Alzaga<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lit-luz-staging-the-invisible-an-artist-talk-with-fabiola-torres-alzaga-tickets-1036899774137" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lit-luz-staging-the-invisible-an-artist-talk-with-fabiola-torres-alzaga-tickets-1036899774137">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lit-luz-staging-the-invisible-an-artist-talk-with-fabiola-torres-alzaga-tickets-1036899774137</a>Free (<a href="https://www.litluz.org/give" title="https://www.litluz.org/give" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">donations welcome</a>) / Entrada libre (<a href="https://www.litluz.org/give" title="https://www.litluz.org/give" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">agradecemos sus donaciones</a>) Monday, October 28Lenguaje y desplazamiento: Una lectura y conversación con Irma Pineda<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lit-luz-una-lectura-y-conversacion-con-irma-pineda-tickets-1042076186927?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lit-luz-una-lectura-y-conversacion-con-irma-pineda-tickets-1042076186927?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lit-luz-una-lectura-y-conversacion-con-irma-pineda-tickets-1042076186927?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>Free (<a href="https://www.litluz.org/give" title="https://www.litluz.org/give" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">donations welcome</a>) / Entrada libre (<a href="https://www.litluz.org/give" title="https://www.litluz.org/give" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">agradecemos sus donaciones</a>) Tuesday, October 29A Bridge of Words / Puente de palabras: A Lunchtime Reading and Conversation with Irma Pineda &amp; Wendy Call<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1037202539717?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1037202539717?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1037202539717?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>Free (<a href="https://www.litluz.org/give" title="https://www.litluz.org/give" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">donations welcome</a>) / Entrada libre (<a href="https://www.litluz.org/give" title="https://www.litluz.org/give" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">agradecemos sus donaciones</a>) Tuesday, October 29La hora de oro en The Whistler<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1037191235907?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1037191235907?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1037191235907?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>Free (<a href="https://www.litluz.org/give" title="https://www.litluz.org/give" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">donations welcome</a>) / Entrada libre (<a href="https://www.litluz.org/give" title="https://www.litluz.org/give" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">agradecemos sus donaciones</a>) Wednesday, October 30, Stories About Other People: A Morning Reading and Conversation with Clyo Mendoza<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lit-luz-stories-about-other-people-clyo-mendoza-tickets-1037307894837?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lit-luz-stories-about-other-people-clyo-mendoza-tickets-1037307894837?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lit-luz-stories-about-other-people-clyo-mendoza-tickets-1037307894837?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>Free (<a href="https://www.litluz.org/give" title="https://www.litluz.org/give" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">donations welcome</a>) / Entrada libre (<a href="https://www.litluz.org/give" title="https://www.litluz.org/give" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">agradecemos sus donaciones</a>) Wednesday, October 30Producing the Moving Image: A Lunchtime Artist Talk with Fabiola Torres-Alzaga<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lit-luz-producing-the-moving-image-fabiola-torres-alzaga-tickets-1037294093557?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lit-luz-producing-the-moving-image-fabiola-torres-alzaga-tickets-1037294093557?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lit-luz-producing-the-moving-image-fabiola-torres-alzaga-tickets-1037294093557?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>Free (<a href="https://www.litluz.org/give" title="https://www.litluz.org/give" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">donations welcome</a>) / Entrada libre (<a href="https://www.litluz.org/give" title="https://www.litluz.org/give" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">agradecemos sus donaciones</a>) Wednesday, October 30Process as an Emotional Revolution: An Artist Talk &amp; Conversation with Ana Gallardo<a href="https://events.humanitix.com/an-evening-with-ana-gallardo" title="https://events.humanitix.com/an-evening-with-ana-gallardo" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://events.humanitix.com/an-evening-with-ana-gallardo</a>Free (<a href="https://www.litluz.org/give" title="https://www.litluz.org/give" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">donations welcome</a>) / Entrada libre (<a href="https://www.litluz.org/give" title="https://www.litluz.org/give" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">agradecemos sus donaciones</a>) Wednesday, October 30Three Writing Workshops / Tres Talleres Escritura at Instituto Cervantes <ol><li>Miedo, cuerpo y consuelo: Taller de escritura por Clyo Mendoza</li></ol><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1039015733027?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1039015733027?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1039015733027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a> <ol><li>Dos lenguajes en conversación: Taller de cine y poesía por Javier Peñalosa M.</li></ol><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lit-luz-dos-lenguajes-en-conversacion-taller-de-cine-y-poesia-tickets-1039017026897?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lit-luz-dos-lenguajes-en-conversacion-taller-de-cine-y-poesia-tickets-1039017026897?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lit-luz-dos-lenguajes-en-conversacion-taller-de-cine-y-poesia-tickets-1039017026897?aff=oddtdtcreator</a> <ol><li>La traducción como una lectura obsesiva: Taller de traducción creativa por Alejandra Oliva</li></ol><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lit-luz-la-traduccion-como-una-lectura-obsesiva-tickets-1039013305767?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lit-luz-la-traduccion-como-una-lectura-obsesiva-tickets-1039013305767?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lit-luz-la-traduccion-como-una-lectura-obsesiva-tickets-1039013305767?aff=oddtdtcreator</a> Thursday, October 31A Kind of Reality/Un tipo de realidad: Moving Pictures<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1050742809027?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1050742809027?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1050742809027?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>Free (<a href="https://www.litluz.org/give" title="https://www.litluz.org/give" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">donations welcome</a>) / Entrada libre (<a href="https://www.litluz.org/give" title="https://www.litluz.org/give" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">agradecemos sus donaciones</a>) Friday, November 1Love and Loss in the Desert: A Conversation with Authors Clyo Mendoza and Javier Peñalosa at Pilsen Community Books: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1037323922777?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1037323922777?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1037323922777?aff=oddtdtcreator</a> Free (<a href="https://www.litluz.org/give" title="https://www.litluz.org/give" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">donations welcome</a>) / Entrada libre (<a href="https://www.litluz.org/give" title="https://www.litluz.org/give" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">agradecemos sus donaciones</a>) Saturday, November 2Lit &amp; Luz Live Magazine Show : Saturation / Saturación at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Tickets: $19 gen admission / $10 students<a href="https://www.litluz.org/chicago-2024-live-magazine-show" title="https://www.litluz.org/chicago-2024-live-magazine-show" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.litluz.org/chicago-2024-live-magazine-show</a>

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